Eli

Eli has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Eli isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Naming your dog Eli is certainly a thing, but it's one of the more niche choices out there according to our data.

Eli was, in the past month, the 532nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Eli is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Eli was viewed 88 times, and liked 1 times.

The map below shows Eli's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Eli is most adored in Oklahoma, Tennessee and Virginia.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Wyoming, Nebraska and Colorado.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Eli.

Most popular breeds named Eli:

1. Labrador Retriever
2. German Shepherd
3. Golden Retriever
4. American Staffordshire Terrier
5. Dachshund

Eli is found in these categories:

cute

Short, sweet, and reminiscent of adorable elephant, Eli, from Disney.

country

Eli is often associated with rural, rustic settings and traditional southern charm.

biblical

Eli is a character in the Bible, a high priest and judge of Israel.

old-fashioned

Harkens back to biblical times, less trendy than Fido or Spot.

hunting

Eli is often chosen for hunting dogs due to its strong, simple pronunciation and masculine connotations.